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New ‘Star Wars’ Series on Disney Plus Shatters Streaming Records

New ‘Star Wars’ Series on Disney Plus Shatters Streaming Records

Summary

The new “Star Wars” series called “Maul: Shadow Lord” on Disney+ is breaking streaming records and has a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes. It became the top trending show on Disney+ in the U.S. and quickly reached 4.1 million global views for its first episode.

Key Facts

  • “Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord” premiered on April 6, 2026, on Disney+.
  • The first episode reached 4.1 million global views within seven days.
  • The series has a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the highest for any “Star Wars” show.
  • It regularly appears in Disney+ Top 10 rankings since its release.
  • The show features a darker, noir-style storyline focusing on the character Maul.
  • Lucasfilm's chief creative officer praised the team for delivering something new and exciting.
  • The series has 10 episodes, releasing two every Monday until May 4, 2026.
  • Episodes become available at midnight Pacific Time on release days, with corresponding times across other U.S. time zones.
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